Origin: Beautiful farm

Domesday: Earl Aubrey held 1 carucute of land and there were 3 bordars. Roger held of Henry de Ferrers 2 bovates of land with 1 villan. Norman held of Robert de Vessey 6 carucates of land less 2 bovates . 5 ploughs. In demesne 1 plough and 7 villans with 3 bordars having 2 ploughs.

In 1485 prior to the Battle of Bosworth the Earl of Richmond assembled his forces here.

My main interest is in the York family pre 1800 and I am making very little progress. If you know anything about the family please contact me on

For a description of the village in the mid 1800s a Directory of 1849 is attached.